The war between Israel and Hamas is a hot topic that provokes strong reactions across the world. Amid this turmoil, a resignation recently attracted media and social media attention. This is that of Craig Mokhiber, director of the New York office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, who resigned to denounce the Israeli bombings on Gaza.
In his resignation letter, Mokhiber describes the Israeli bombings as “genocide” and denounces the “complicity” of Western governments. According to him, the UN has already failed to prevent genocides in the past and he believes that this is happening again in the case of Gaza. He also accuses Western governments of supplying weapons and covering up Israel’s atrocities.
This resignation highlights the divisions that exist within the international community and global public opinion in the face of the ongoing war. Demonstrations have taken place in many cities around the world to support the people of Gaza and denounce what they see as “double standards” on the part of the Western world.
Craig Mokhiber’s resignation is not an isolated case. A US State Department employee responsible for arms transfers to Israel also resigned, expressing concerns about the consequences of these deliveries on Palestinian civilians and the prospects for peace in the Middle East.
This war between Israel and Hamas raises many questions and provokes passionate debates. It is essential to stay informed and seek reliable and balanced sources of information to understand the complex issues of this conflict.